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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1920

Page

13

New Cole Agency To Be Operated In Local Territory

Duke and associates have purchased J B Reynolda's stake in Superior Motor Company and will reorganize it as Cole High. Duke will lead operations from Avenue C and Travia Street, Austin expects a new charter soon. The venture promises wide car supply, strong service, and improved deliveries to San Antonio motorists.

FR. Duke Citizens Auto Cocueny, and Associates J. B. Reynolda Superior Motor Company Duke Bain Siresent Sf Avenue C Travia Street Austin Agra Hight Wise Inteia San Antonio Withope Mn Statter Dik Geos Nes

Global car issues and trials in early 20th century cities

A digest of motor vehicle topics notes high scrap rates in auto production, urban splash fender mandates, and law enforcement checks on altered numbers. It mentions Siam auto races, salvaged motorcycles, a 12 year old motor tractor operator in Colorado, rising fuel costs, and prospects of buses replacing streetcar lines in Newark.

Bandyan Ineacole Taran Pennsylvania King of Siam Bangkox Tagia Davis Honore Gariffin Tas Canada

Model highway travel from California to Florida outlined

A fragmented item discusses a proposed automotive corridor from California to Florida. It mentions widespread vehicle use and manufacturing, but the text is garbled, with unclear numbers and misplaced words obscuring concrete details. No clear dates or entities can be reliably identified from the fragment.

California Florida Con Uy Pune Essary Ae Nace

New Wholesale Firm Secures Rio Grande Valley Deal

Smith Bros Distributing Company completes negotiations to acquire the wholesale distributing agency for International Motor Trucks in the Rio Grande Valley. Brownsville and nearby towns gain a central Merceds location serving four International service stations with full field support and periodic inspections. Industry figures Ta Heard Co and Sam Z. Smith modernize distribution while plans include a fleet demonstration train touring the valley.

Smith Brog Central Beadquarters Mercedrs Vexas Fower Rio Grande Valley International Acres Company TE. Ta Heard, & Co Brownsville Brewrsville Onlor al Mexico Republic Mestes Sam Z. Smith Dente Aloe Company San Antonio Texas Repr Machine Eec- Nolen Ade Lergan Ten Harvester Company Ain Moresses Priday To Valley Smith Bros. Distributing Company Mereces Thos Dick)hui Wing Peridipal Ml International

Repair Nueces Bridge Improves Duval County Route

Announcement notes the Nueces River bridge south of Tilden is repaired restoring a better route to San Diego via Plan ning Jour danton Christoval and Shiner. The bridge failed in last September's storm causing detours. now a shorter, improved path between San Antonio and San Diego is available. Motorists report the road in excellent condition.

Duen Nueces River Tilden Christive

Closed Cars and Prestige in Milenukee Industry

A commentary notes closed cars used by employers as symbolic tokens of status. Dodge Ryuthors and Dany Sodan lead a trend in Milwaukee streets with welfare departments bearing the Mayer Company marks. More manufacturers follow, adopting dignified, glossy vehicles to project corporate beneficence to workers and public alike.

Dodge Ryuthors & Dany Sodan Milenukee Fe Montis Efe I Mayox Bout. & Show Company Servier Mayer Company I S Nslayeoxicel Suni

Factory visit by Mullins aims to speed Holmes car deliveries

John Hy Mullins travels from Main Avani to Holmes factory to push faster supply of the new Holmes model. Production limits and a regional traffic embargo have disrupted shipments for months, hindering dealer orders and prompting attempts to secure cars ahead of May 4.

John Hy Mullins Johm R. Muleains Avani Poesayaighe Holmes Ylang Mullins Hiywever San Antonio Tims Eve

Federal Moves Boiler for Toledo hauler issue

Hucciogion Brothers of Toledo faced a question over using a Federal truck to move a 16,200 pound boiler from Dunkirk to Toledo. Only two of nine trucks were permissible, while the Ironewilve haul was needed for the oil contract. The unit reached Toledo intact with a standard load.

Hucciogion Brothers Ave Toledo Receuils Holler Company of Ailard Duntick

Railroad failure strains general trucking in wartime

In a lead role traditionally held by a general trucking council, railroads fail to handle the surge of traffic from large automobile factories, revealing strain in supply chains during the period. The disruption impacts Harrison and Brathics among others as production scales up.

Harrison Brathics

Detroit Flooded by Rotor Vehicle Invasion

Chaos grips Detroit Michigan as rotor vehicles flood the city occupying every available space. HVAC crews report clogged lanes and derailed traffic while breweries and parks suffer disruption. City officials warn residents to avoid highways as the unusual influx continues.

Detroit Mikkigan Hvac

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